Inclusion of sensitive information into log files in HashiCorp Vault Enterprise

1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files

EUVDB-ID: #VU89271

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-2877

CWE-ID: CWE-532 - Information Exposure Through Log Files

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software stores request headers into log files when configured with both performance standby nodes and an audit device. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Vault Enterprise: 1.15.0 - 1.15.7

External links

http://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hsec-2024-10-vault-enterprise-leaks-sensitive-http-request-headers-in-audit-log-when-deployed-with-a-performance-standby-node

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.